cinnamon fern

interrupted fern

royal fern

Ferns are one of the more primitive plant forms. They reproduce by spores and appeared eons before the first flowering plants. Cultivated mainly for their attractive foliage, they vary greatly: from large to diminutive, sturdy to dainty, hardy to tropical. Some bear pseudo-flowers while others are fragrant. Some may be used as ground covers - these will be included in our Ground Covers category - while others may be grown as specimens, providing a focal point in a garden.